Maria’s Interior Design Blog

As we count down to Thanksgiving, I’m sharing my Top 10 Favorite Dining Spaces that I’ve designed over the past 7 years. Dining spaces are truly special places because it is where we gather to break bread, where we talk and laugh with family and friends and where we create wonderful memories. #10 Peachy Queen […]Read More »

It’s the beginning of a new year and I’ve already stressed myself out and worried myself to death over things I can’t control. I’m in the midst of a very important, high-profile project that could have a very impactful outcome on my design business and on me. I’ve got a lot riding on this project. […]Read More »

My 2018 Word of the Year Happy New Year and Hello to 2018. I am super excited about a fresh start to the new year and super excited about the great things to come this year. As I reflect on the past and look to the future, this year I have decided to choose a […]Read More »

– As a designer, I’m always on the lookout for what’s hot in kitchen light fixtures. I look for lighting that’s classic and modern. On-trend, but not trendy. Homeowners want something unique, especially in their kitchen. The island is often the focal point of the kitchen so it’s important to have lighting that is not […]Read More »

So what does The Walking Dead have to do with interior design? Did you know that some of these houses are Southern Living house plans? Watching the latest episodes set in the Alexandria community, I immediately noticed...Read More »

It’s been proven that a beautifully staged home will attract more buyers and help you sell your house faster. Whether the market is sluggish, or the market is hot, you want to put your best foot forward to win over the other houses on the market...Read More »

The combination of red, white and blue is truly one of my favorite color palettes. In honor of these colors and in celebration of Independence Day, here are my Top 10 Red, White & Blue rooms. Patriotic colors for every room in your house...Read More »

Of all my bedroom projects, this is the most dramatic change I've ever witnessed. And I have to admit the most fun project I've ever done. Most of that fun came from the wonderful homeowners of this downtown historical home in Fisher Park.Read More »

é·ta·gère also e·ta·gere, noun: a piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying small ornaments. I love a good etagere.  It provides great storage, curated display space as well as artistic interest to a room.Read More »

I’m so grateful that you’re visiting with me today. I’m very excited about this new chapter in my life and business and plan to share it all with you…Read More »